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November 02, 2023

Madrevite Winery: A Visit to The Godfather of Lake Trasimeno

November 02, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Madrevite Winery: A Visit to The Godfather of Lake Trasimeno

Nicola Chiucchiurlotto, a winemaker with Don Vito Corleone charm, is crafting notable wines.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Madrevite winery, Umbria, Italian wine, green heart of Italy, Lake Trasimeno, Colli del Trasimeno, Gamay del Trasimeno, Trebbiano Spoletino, Castiglione del Lago, L'Acquario ristorante, The Godfather, Marlon Brando
October 31, 2023

Three New Bourgogne Wineries That Are Succeeding Against All Odds

October 31, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Three New Bourgogne Wineries That Are Succeeding Against All Odds

Looking for inspiration? Check out my latest on Grape Collective.

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October 31, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Grape Collective, Grape Collective article, Bourgogne wineries, New Bourgogne wine estates, Domaine La Croix Montjoie, Maison MC Thiriet, Domaine de La Monette, BIVB, Vins de Bourgogne, Bourgogne Wine, French wine
October 19, 2023

Let's Talk Italian Pinot Grigio

October 19, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Let's Talk Italian Pinot Grigio

A surge in higher-quality offerings has breathed new life into this popular Italian white wine.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Pinot Grigio, Italian wine, white wine, Dalla Terra winery direct, Alois Lageder, Cantina Riff, Marco Felluga winery
October 11, 2023

Five Amazing Recipes From Avignon

October 11, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Five Amazing Recipes From Avignon

Tasty memories of a cooking class in southern France.

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October 11, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Rhone Valley white wine, Inter Rhone, Les Halles d'Avignon, Centr'Halles Avignon, Cuisine Centr'Halles, Jonathan Chiri, Green Olive and Almond Tapenade, Pumpkin cream soup, Chanterelle mushrooms, Parma Ham, Prosciutto, Red wine reduction, Ratatouille, White Wine Poached Pears, Muscat de Beams-de-Venise
October 05, 2023

Why You Should Be Drinking White Wine from The Rhône Valley

October 05, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Why You Should Be Drinking White Wine from The Rhône Valley

Outstanding wines worth discovering.

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October 05, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Rhone Valley white wine, Northern Rhone, Southern Rhone, white wine, Domaine des Romarins, Ferraton, Ferraton Pere & Fils, Chateau Simian, Maison Sinnae, Chateau La Nerthe, Famille Gassier, Chateau de Montfaucon, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Domaine Duclaux, Heritiers Gambert, M Chapoutier, Julien Pilon, Inter Rhone, Rhone Valley Vineyards
September 26, 2023

Exploring Washington State Wines: 10 Fascinating Facts

September 26, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Exploring Washington State Wines: 10 Fascinating Facts

A unique viticultural story, from the Puget Sound to the Idaho border,

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September 26, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Wine of the Week, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Washington State Wines, The Missoula Floods, The Wallula Gap, Volcanic soil, AVAs, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla, Horse Heaven Hills, Lake Chelan, Washington State American Viticultural Areas
September 07, 2023

Traveling through Chianti Rùfina: A Wine Lover's Journey

September 07, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Traveling through Chianti Rùfina: A Wine Lover's Journey

Two wineries near Florence offer a delicious taste of Tuscan wine and hospitality.

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Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Chianti Rufina, Chianti Rufina DOCG, I Veroni, Castello del Trebbio, Agriturismo, Pontassieve, Florence, Firenze
August 17, 2023

What You Need to Know About Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

August 17, 2023/ Lisa Denning
What You Need to Know About Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

It’s called Superiore for good reason!

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August 17, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Italian wine, Veneto wine region, DOCG wine, Bellenda winery, Valdo Winery, Adami Winery, Val d'Oca winery, Gemin winery, Bortolomiol winery, Villa Sandi winery, Le Colture winery, Col Sandago winery, Le Manzane winery
August 10, 2023

Eight Great Pét-Nat Wines to Discover

August 10, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Eight Great Pét-Nat Wines to Discover

Discover why these sparkling wines have gone viral.

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August 10, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 6 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Pet-nat wine, Pétillant Naturel, ancestral method, Zachary Sussman, Sparkling Wines for Modern Times, Punchdrink, Red Tail Ridge Riesling Pétillant Naturel, Castel Pujol Folklore Pet-Nat, Borachio Pash Rash Pet Nat, Ermegeira Selva Alicante Pet Nat, Dominio de Punctum Petulante Pet Nat, Enderle & Moll Propeller Pet Nat, The Super Nat Petillant Naturel Sauvignon Blanc, Meinklang Prosa Pet Nat
July 16, 2023

Emidio Pepe Winery: A Tale of Tradition

July 16, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Emidio Pepe Winery: A Tale of Tradition

A must-visit winery in Abruzzo.

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Wine of the Week, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Abruzzo wine, Italy, Emidio Pepe, Vini Pepe, Sofia Pepe, Chiara De Luis Pepe, biodynamic wine, biodynamic viticulture, biodiversity, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Pecorino wine, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, foot trodding, Emidio Pepe Trebbiano, Emidio Pepe Montepulciano
July 11, 2023

Pio Cesare 2018 Barolo: The Classic Elegance of Nebbiolo

July 11, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Pio Cesare 2018 Barolo: The Classic Elegance of Nebbiolo

A winery that captures the essence of a noble grape.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Barolo wine, Nebbiolo wine, Piedmont wine, Pio Cesares Barolo 2018, food pairings with Barolo
July 09, 2023

Swordfish Puttanesca: A Delectable Journey of Flavors

July 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Swordfish Puttanesca: A Delectable Journey of Flavors

A traditional southern Italian dish with robust and briny flavors.

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July 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Swordfish puttanesca, Puttanesca sauce legends, Naples Italy, Campania Italy, Puttanesca recipe, San Marzano tomatoes, Di Meo Greco di Tufo, Mastroberardino Radici Taurasi, Grape Collective, Taub Family Selections
June 28, 2023

Exploring the Delights of Tuscany with Pecorino and Prosciutto

June 28, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Exploring the Delights of Tuscany with Pecorino and Prosciutto

Two premium DOP products stand out among Tuscany’s wealth of gastronomic delights.

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June 28, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Pecorino Toscano DOP, Prosciutto Toscano DOP, Di Palo nyc, C. di Palo, DOP, Pecorino and Prosciutto pairings, ham and cheese
June 23, 2023

Escape the Crowds: Why Minori, Not Positano, Should Be Your Next Amalfi Coast Getaway

June 23, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Escape the Crowds: Why Minori, Not Positano, Should Be Your Next Amalfi Coast Getaway

A hidden seaside gem.

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June 23, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Minori Italy, The Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast Vacation, Ravello, Positano, Amalfi, Villa Cimbrone, Punto Pane Sandwich Shop, Sal de Riso, Giardiniello Minori, La Botte Pizzeria Minori, Sal de Riso Minori, best gelato, Feudi di San Gregorio, Ettore Sammarro, Tenuta San Francesco, San Salvatore winery, Marisa Cuomo winery
June 22, 2023

Grillo Wine: A Taste of Sicilian Excellence

June 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Grillo Wine: A Taste of Sicilian Excellence

Escape to Sicily with a sip of Grillo!

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June 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Grillo wine, Grillo white wine, Donnafugata winery, Planeta winery, Marsala wine, Sicilian wine, Sicilia DOC, Italian wine, Sustainability, SOStain Sicily, L'Artusi restaurant, L'Artusi nyc, Colomba Bianca, Firriato winery, Fondo Antico winery, Ermes Quattro Quarti winery, Caruso & Minini winery, Settesoli winery, wine and food, summer wine
May 31, 2023

Vintage Report: La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2016

May 31, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Vintage Report: La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2016

A vertical tasting reveals the newly released Viña Ardanza 2016 to be a refined, fruit-forward example of La Rioja Alta’s most iconic wine.

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May 31, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza 2016, Guillermo de Aranzabal Agudo, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Julio Saenz Fernandez
May 29, 2023

Make The Houseguest A-List With This Combination Book and Wine Gift

May 29, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Make The Houseguest A-List With This Combination Book and Wine Gift

Don’t ruin your chance of being invited back by bringing a lame host gift.

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May 29, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Gifts For Wine Lovers, Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
White Wine: The Comprehensive Guide to the 50 Essential Varieties & Styles, Mike DeSimone, Jeff Jenssen, Wine book, Learn about wine, host gift, white wine, Taub Family Selections, Palm Bay International, summer weekends
May 25, 2023

A Spectacular Hike in Alto Adige’s Dolomite Mountains

May 25, 2023/ Lisa Denning
A Spectacular Hike in Alto Adige’s Dolomite Mountains

A nature lover’s paradise!

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Travel, Wine of the Week
Alto Adige, Cantina Tramin, Sudtirol, South Tyrol, Dolomite mountains, Hiking, Cantina Tramin Gewurztraminer, Berghotel Jochgrimm, Passo Oclini trail, Corno Bianco, Lago di Braies
May 12, 2023

2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition Awards The State's Most Outstanding Wines

May 12, 2023/ Lisa Denning
2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition Awards The State's Most Outstanding Wines

The stringent competition awarded 23% of entries gold medals.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Wine competition, Virginia Governor's Cup Competition, 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup, Gold medal wine trail, Delfosse Vineyards and Winery, Screaming Hawk Meritage, Virginia wine, Barboursville Vineyards, Jefferson Vineyards, Early Mountain Vineyards
May 09, 2023

Bouchard Père et Fils: A Tasting of 2018s Reveals an Outstanding Vintage

May 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Bouchard Père et Fils: A Tasting of 2018s Reveals an Outstanding Vintage

A special dinner hosted by The Wine and Food Society of New York.

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May 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bourgogne Wines, Cote d'Or
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